Digital twin and simulation: Optimize your metrology without interruption
- Zero machine downtime thanks to offline programming
- Intelligent trajectory automation
Why is simulation so important for quality inspection?
Strengthen quality control with offline simulation and digital twins
Firstly, when metrologists program offline inspection tasks from complete digital twins of their actual environment and equipment, the CMM or robot remains available to continue measuring and monitoring.
Then, once the inspection programs have been simulated and tested virtually, they are error- and collision-free when applied to the manufacturing process.
Finally, offline simulation software such as Silma X4 or Silma X4 i-Robot can work directly from native or neutral CAD files and automatically interpret GPS specifications.
Unrivalled virtual programming software
Silma is an advanced offline 3D inspection software dedicated to part programming and complete offline simulation. This complete offline solution enables the integration of all real-world components into the virtual world.
Silma consumes digital engineering data, enabling inspection programs to be created and validated before the first part even appears on the production line.
Currently, two versions of the software are available, each offering significant advantages:
- Silma X4, dedicated to offline CMM programming and 3D measurement simulation.
- Silma X4 i-Robot, designed to measure robots directly on or next to the production line.
Using Silma, you can :
Program all your CMMs with a single program, regardless of machine size, brand or configuration. Simulate the measurement process and detect collisions using a virtual CMM environment that accurately represents your CMM, parts and fixtures.
Prepare inspection reports without using your online software. Perform post-inspection analysis, including report generation, best fit analysis and additional GD&T evaluations.
Silma X4 i-Robot lets you fully align measuring and robotic equipment with precise, collision-free programming before production cycles. It paves the way for automated inspection.
Off-line programming solutions that pay off
Silma: the future of measurement program simulation
Silma lets you simulate existing measurement programs or create new ones from CAD files, all without machine downtime.
No additional know-how is required; reality merges with virtual reality, giving the impression of sitting in front of the machine.
Silma enables more intelligent actions in the physical world, and sets the standard for all other software.
Silma X4 saves time by taking care of the costly work cell and virtual environment definition: scanning, self-centering, rotary tables, and tool changers can all be done offline. In addition, common robots or CMMs, detailed probe heads, probes, styli, and accessories from the extensive CMM library are at your fingertips.
We support all major brands: Wenzel, Zeiss, Leitz, Mitutoyo, Hexagon, API, Creaform, Faro, Kreon, Leica, Mora, Nikon, Renishaw and many more... Still have doubts? Ask us!
The virtual measuring machine is even more convenient and faster to use, thanks to the intelligent algorithm in the Inspection Path Planning (IPP) module. Instead of programming a complete measurement routine - which is only a click away - Silma calculates the best measurement path, with :
- Automatic head orientation
- Automatic obstacle avoidance
- Optimized trajectory, with a minimum of waypoints - smart and fast, regardless of the type of sensor, whether tactile or optical
Silma not only allows you to create and simulate part programs, but also to validate and troubleshoot them using advanced probing and measuring routines. Based on a user-friendly, programmer-oriented interface, program verification is quick and easy.
Do you have doubts about part program validation? Don't worry any longer; program consistency is validated thanks to a true 3D inspection and analysis engine. In addition to collision detection, automatic obstacle avoidance gives you an overview and the ability to optimize your entire probing trajectory. You can send the program to the machine virtually, error-free and collision-free!
Intelligent simulation for industrial performance
Silma includes a virtual library of over 800 machines (DCC and manual CMMs, laser trackers, changers, rotary tables, etc.), over 100 robots and all the other accessories needed to reproduce your real-life environment, i.e. 2,650 objects.
The software enables faster cycle times and provides the user with actionable data. What sets Silma apart from conventional competitive software are its value-added capabilities. Silma is based on years of programming experience and follows the latest standards to ensure consistency and coherence in the creation of your part programs - fast, intelligent and reliable.
Rely on simulation to take your 3D measurements to the next level with advanced collision detection and automatic avoidance capabilities. Silma helps optimize measurement strategies, sensor and clamping configurations, and contributes significantly to reducing programming times.